Cancer Patient Stories

Patient Stories about cancer

October 20, 2016

Patient Searches Nation, Finds Best Cancer Care at UAMS

Katrina Dupins

Don Marshall stands outside the UAMS Radiation Oncology Center where he was treated for prostate cancer last year.

Oct. 20, 2016 | When Don Marshall, 58, was diagnosed with prostate cancer, he wanted to make sure he received the best possible care. He was considering traveling to California for treatment until he realized there was a state-of-the-art facility in his own backyard. One year ago, Marshall went to a routine physical examination for…


October 18, 2016

UAMS’ Peter Emanuel, M.D., Appointed to Association of American Cancer Institutes Board of Directors

Susan Van Dusen

LITTLE ROCK — Peter Emanuel, M.D., director of the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), has been appointed to the board of directors of the Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI). Emanuel will serve a two-year term after being appointed to fill a vacated seat on the…


October 14, 2016

Breast Cancer Survivor Inspired to Help Others

Susan Van Dusen

Oct. 14, 2016 | Lana Dunn’s 21-year military career has given her the skills to face just about any challenge. Little did she know, those skills would be put to the ultimate test three years ago after finding a lump in her breast. “I was drying off after a shower and accidentally felt it,” she…


October 10, 2016

Music Fills the Air at UAMS Cancer Institute Thanks to Generous Donors

Susan Van Dusen

Davis Family

OCT. 10, 2016 | Seated in the atrium at the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute, Sid Davis heard for the first time what patients and visitors have enjoyed for six years: the uplifting sounds of the institute’s Steinway piano.


October 6, 2016

Gala for Life Raises $1.2 Million for Cancer Research, Education

Susan Van Dusen

Oct. 6, 2016 | A glamorous bygone era briefly reappeared in Little Rock on Sept. 30 when the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute hosted its 21st annual Gala for Life. The black-tie fundraiser raised more than $1.2 million and treated about 800 guests to the opulence of 1960’s Las Vegas, complete with showgirls, themed…


October 5, 2016

Fellowship-Trained Medical Oncologist Angela Pennisi, M.D., Ph.D., Joins UAMS

Susan Van Dusen

LITTLE ROCK — Fellowship-trained medical oncologist Angela Pennisi, M.D., Ph.D., has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). She sees patients in the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute and is an assistant professor in the UAMS Division of Medical Oncology. Pennisi earned her medical degree and doctoral degree in experimental hematology from…


October 4, 2016

Effects of Tobacco and Disease to be Addressed Oct. 20 at UAMS Event

Susan Van Dusen

LITTLE ROCK — Insight into the effects of tobacco addiction will be addressed Oct. 20 at an event hosted by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). The daylong Tobacco and Disease Preconference is open to health care professionals, community advocates and others interested in learning about the effects of tobacco use. It will…


UAMS to Offer Free Legal Document Assistance for Cancer Patients Oct. 26

Susan Van Dusen

LITTLE ROCK —Free legal assistance on important personal documents will be provided Oct. 26 at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) to anyone in cancer treatment or who has completed treatment, based on financial need. The estate planning clinic will be held at the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute as a free…


September 13, 2016

Shoppers and Diners Enjoy a 20 Percent Discount With UAMS Cancer Institute’s Partners Card

Susan Van Dusen

LITTLE ROCK –More than 250 shops and restaurants in central and northwest Arkansas and Conway will offer discounts Oct. 28 – Nov. 6 with Partners Card, a fundraising project of the volunteer auxiliary of the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). To purchase a Partners Card or…


September 12, 2016

UAMS and Little Rock Trojans Need Votes to Win up to $15,000 to Benefit Breast Cancer Organization

Susan Van Dusen

Vote for UAMS in the pink glove contest

LITTLE ROCK – The public is invited to help fight breast cancer by voting online for a video featuring the dancing talents of doctors, nurses and others at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and members of the Little Rock Trojans. The video to “Shut Up and Dance” by Walk the Moon was…



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